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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.93, 2,831.68 and 1,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.93, 2,831.68 and 1,167.73 is: 1,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.93 : 2,831.68 = 1,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.93/2,831.68 = 1,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.93x = 2,831.68 × 1,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.93x = 3,306,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,637.69/2,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.48

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